UW Selected for Tillman Military Scholars University Partnership

November 17, 2010 — The University of Wyoming is among five colleges nationwide
selected for the Pat Tillman Military Scholars University Partnership, which
supports active and veteran service members and their families.

Recipient schools are selected for the partnership based on their
dedication to the nation's service members.

"The Tillman Foundation's university partners demonstrate
leadership in military support services to student veterans, active service
members and their families," Dolores Cardona, UW associate dean of students,
says. "Most importantly, it enables us to have a pool of UW veteran students in
this prestigious scholarship program."

Tillman Military Scholarships cover not only direct
study-related expenses such as tuition and fees, but also other areas, such as
housing and child care. Scholarships are allocated to individual applicants
through both the Pat Tillman Foundation and select university partners with
existing support programs and enrollment.

The Tillman scholars program is in memory of former Arizona
Cardinals defensive back Pat Tillman. In 2002, Tillman put his NFL career on
hold to serve his country. Following Tillman's death in 2004, while serving
with the 75th Army Ranger Regiment in Afghanistan, his family and friends
established the Pat Tillman Foundation that invests in veterans and their
families through education, community and advocacy.

"We hope to have Tillman Military Scholars at UW whose
scholarships will fill the financial gaps in the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill funding,"
says Cardona. "The Tillman Foundation recognizes that veterans still have
financial needs even with improved G.I. Bill funding. UW veteran students will have
additional opportunities as Tillman Military Scholars."

For more information about the scholars program, contact Cardona
at (307) 766-6228 or e-mail cardona@uwyo.edu.